Masan Fire Station's Poor Management of Water Rescue Equipment ... Neglecting Citizens' Lives

The Masan Fire Station in Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, has been criticized for neglecting the management of the water rescue boxes installed to save citizens who fall into the sea, showing disregard for citizens' lives.

Moreover, even in situations like recent heavy rains, the rescue boxes are not properly managed, with heavy objects placed around them, preventing citizens from using them in emergencies.

Large objects are placed around the rescue lifeboat.

On the 17th, a reporter who visited the site found that around the water rescue box installed at a pier in Sirak, Jinjeon-myeon, Masanhappo-gu, various large and small items were placed nearby for boat repairs.

In particular, when the reporter tried to open the rescue box, two large boxes were placed in front of it, making it difficult to use in an emergency.

A citizen named Kim (39), met during the coverage, said, “It is common for objects to be placed around the water rescue box,” and added, “I hope the fire station manages it thoroughly. The rescue box, meant to save citizens' lives in emergencies, must not become useless.”

In response, a representative from Masan Fire Station said, “The local 119 Safety Center conducts inspections once a month,” and added, “If any issues are found on site, we will take immediate action.”

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